Schedule of Education Events
Mon 6/09/2008
Time and Track Title and Description
1:00PM - 6:30PM
Pre-Conference Events 		5th Annual CIO Roundtable
Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Commercial Real Estate CIO Roundtable continues to be recognized as one of the most significant gatherings of real estate IT executives in the world. Paul Quinn, Chief Execution Officer of Duke Realty, has been selected as the Chairman of this year’s event. Paul will guide an international Advisory Council consisting of some of the most experienced and effective real estate IT executives in the world on discussions ranging from IT Leadership Development to the Integration of Multiple Disparate Global Property Systems. This distinguished group of advisors will help us select the most relevant topics and develop the program for the 2008 CIO Roundtable.

Every year, the CIO Roundtable attracts over 200 attendees to discuss some of the leading issues confronting commercial and corporate real estate. One of the highlights of the CIO Roundtable at Realcomm 2008 in San Diego will be a panel of international IT executives exploring the similarities and differences of technology challenges and solutions in various regions around the world. With increasing representation from Europe, Canada, the Middle East and Asia, this group is defining the new standards for global best practices in real estate IT. Detailed program information will be released in March.

The CIO Roundtable is a pre-conference event for high-level IT executives in the commercial and corporate real estate industry. This event is by invitation only and is not open to general conference attendees. For more information please contact Howard Berger, Event Director, at hberger@realcomm.com.

1:00PM - 6:30PM
Pre-Conference Events 		2nd Annual Property Management Innovation Summit
What are the biggest challenges in property management today, and how can technology help solve them? The Realcomm Property Management Innovation Summit is designed to address the business of managing commercial office buildings and to provide innovative new solutions to age-old problems. From intelligent green building technologies, to automated building systems and controls, to wireless communications, to business solutions for finance and administration -- this event will address how technology is changing the way we manage and operate our properties. Join us at Realcomm 2008 for the Property Management Innovation Summit where a select group of innovative real estate leaders will share their successes and failures, analyze and debate the value of technology solutions, embrace new ideas, and ultimately raise the bar for the next generation of property management in the U.S.

This event is by invitation only and is not open to general conference attendees or exhibitors. For an invitation to attend this exclusive event, please contact Darlene Pope, Managing Partner at Realcomm, dpope@realcomm.com, 703-444-5720. Space is limited.

1:00PM - 6:30PM
Pre-Conference Events 		Facility Management Innovation Summit
The rising cost of energy, coupled with unstable markets and economic uncertainty, has led companies to cut back on expenditures across the board. Facility managers are directly tasked with reducing the cost of operations to improve the bottom line. Learn how automation of building systems cuts costs, improves efficiency, and contributes to green buildings -- as well as how to make the best use of technology for monitoring, management, and remote operations. For more information, contact Julie Devine, jdevine@realcomm.com.
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2nd Annual Property Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		The Evolving Role of the Property Manager
With increasing trends towards incorporating Information Technology into traditional building management roles, what does the future hold for today's property manager? How will technology change the way we manage and operate commercial properties? Will property managers report to IT? What new skills will be required to effectively and efficiently manage buildings using new, innovative solutions and applications? This session will address the evolving role of the property manager in the new high-tech building environment.
2:30PM - 3:30PM
2nd Annual Property Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		Top Technologies for Buildings
From intelligent green building technologies, to automated building systems and controls, to wireless communications, to business solutions for finance and administration -- this session will address the top technologies for buildings. Hear case studies from leading real estate owners and managers of successful technology projects, including steps toward implementation, overcoming obstacles, and ROI.
3:00PM - 3:30PM
2nd Annual Integrator Roundtable (By Invitation Only) 		Defining An Intelligent Building
3:00PM - 6:30PM
Pre-Conference Events 		2nd Annual Integrator Roundtable
Coming off its inaugural event in 2007, the Integrator Roundtable is poised to be an annual event at the North American Realcomm conference. Designed as a place for the vendor community to discuss the requirements of delivering an Intelligent NextGen building, this event is a must attend for any vendor interested in this market.

Exceeding attendance expectations by 300%, last year’s event proved to attract more than the intended "IT Integrator". Originally intended to provide a forum for traditional IT integrators, a host of other "integrators" ranging from audio visual to building automation attended the event and it evolved into a much bigger and broader discussion.

This year, taking a cue from last year’s event, we will expand its scope. Understanding that digital convergence is occurring in almost every technical marketplace, the Integrator Roundtable will invite vendors from a number of different sectors including; IT, audio visual, building automation, telecommunications, structured cable and more. As the "network" becomes more converged and more applications are being delivered over a single architecture, each of these disparate industries will need to work together in an organized manner.

The goal of this event is to bring these various organizations together, all who claim to be “integrators”, and to continue the discussions and debates required to unify the marketplace and identify the team required to conceive, design and develop and retrofit the next generation of Commercial and Corporate real estate.

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
1st Annual Facility Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		Facilities Management Over the "Network"
Over the last 3 years, the concept of an intelligent or “connected” building has evolved from “internet-ready” to “internet-enabled”. The analog systems in facility management are now being connected to a central, integrated IP network, accessible over the internet via a remote operations center. HVAC, lighting, power, surveillance, access control, parking -- and even irrigation systems -- are all moving towards IP integration. This session will provide Facility Managers with a primer on what an intelligent, networked building looks likes and will discuss the touch points for traditional facility management systems.
3:30PM - 4:15PM
2nd Annual Integrator Roundtable (By Invitation Only) 		Types of Integrators/Major Issues/Who Coordinates the Overall Building System Design
3:45PM - 4:00PM
2nd Annual Property Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		BREAK - Sponsored by Famis Software
4:00PM - 4:50PM
2nd Annual Property Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		Integrating IT into Building Management
It used to be that the IT Department was who you called to fix your e-mail. Now they are the people you call to reduce the energy consumption in your building. How do you effectively align the IT department to support the business objectives of managing and operating properties? This session will provide tips on how to integrate IT into property management to help meet your business goals.
4:15PM - 4:45PM
2nd Annual Integrator Roundtable (By Invitation Only) 		The Integrator & Designer
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
1st Annual Facility Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		The New Property Team: FM, PM, and IT
In the past, most commercial real estate operational departments -- Facility Management (FM), Property Management (PM), and Information Technology (IT), have worked fairly independent of each other. With the advancement of technology and the concept of intelligent buildings, these three groups are working closer together and their roles and responsibilities are overlapping more than ever. Because more and more building operations are being run over the “network”, IT is becoming intrinsically involved in facility management. This session will focus on the new IT/FM/PM operational team and its evolving organizational structure.
5:00PM - 5:45PM
2nd Annual Integrator Roundtable (By Invitation Only) 		Real World Integration Case Studies
5:00PM - 5:50PM
2nd Annual Property Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		Automated Web-Based PM Solutions
Leading real estate companies will share their experiences with incorporating automation and web-based applications into their day-to-day business. You'll hear about the latest in on-line leasing, automated work order maintenance, property management portals and dashboards, financial software, automated accounts payable, project management solutions, virtual property listings, and more.
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
1st Annual Facility Management Innovation Summit (by invitation only) 		New Skills for the Facility Management Professional
If there is one position in a commercial real estate organization that is poised for change, it is the facility manager. Most of the systems found in a building are mechanical in nature and are often very independent of each other. With the advent of "networked" buildings and remote operations, more and more building systems are being automated and integrated. This new approach to operating a building requires a whole new host of skills, including technical, project management, organizational, and financial. Tomorrow’s facility manager is less likely to have a traditional MEP background than IT credentials! This session will look at the changing role of the FM professional and the new skills required to fulfill this role in the 21st Century.
Tue 6/10/2008
Time and Track Title and Description
8:00AM - 10:00AM
GENERAL EVENTS 		General Session - Celebrating the "Big" Idea
In line with our theme of “INvestigate, INitiate, INnovate…Leveraging Technology in a Fast Changing World,” the Realcomm 2008 General Session program will celebrate the “big” idea. Over the last 10 years, Realcomm has remained at the intersection of commercial and corporate real estate and technology. We have seen a number of seemingly small ideas turn into very successful companies that have positively impacted our industry. Companies such as Keyhole (now Google Earth), Cisco "Connected" Real Estate, and Loopnet (now a successful publicly traded company) – as well as and ideas such as telepresence, wireless computing, and paperless leases – made it into our industry starting as small ideas. These success stories occurred because someone had the instinct, passion, and commitment to take a good idea and develop it into a huge success. When original ideas are first introduced into the marketplace, it’s not always obvious which ones are going to be the “big” ideas. There are a lot of factors that go into whether a product or solution succeeds or fails. Even after the initial concept is introduced, it takes an inordinate amount of time, energy, hard work, persistence -- and in some cases, a little luck -- to make it over the finish line. We are excited about celebrating Realcomm’s 10-year anniversary and decided that this is the perfect time to celebrate the “big” idea. The Realcomm 2008 General Session speakers will focus on the next generation of “big” ideas. We have literally scanned the globe to find those ideas and concepts that we believe have the potential of causing big changes or major shifts in the way we design, build, lease, operate, transact, and use space. We cannot guarantee the success of these ideas or the companies that propose them; all we can do is present them and watch them develop. We hope that you will join us for this thought-provoking event.
10:15AM - 10:45AM
EXHIBIT FLOOR PROGRAM 		Hot Products
Over the past year we've seen a number of ingenious technologies emerge. From work collaboration and conferencing tools to security cameras sporting built-in facial and object recognition analytics - these products have the potential to change the way we automate. In this HOT PRODUCTS showcase session at Centerstage on the exhibit hall floor, we'll see some exciting demonstrations for 7 'game changing' technologies.
10:30AM - 11:30AM
E-BROKERAGE – A Discussion on Best Practices 		Integrating CRM Into Brokerage Applications
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions continue to be of great interest to brokerage firms. Over the past few years, firms have continued to rely on simple contact management software, built their own custom applications, purchased industry specific software or modified general solutions to meet their specific needs. There are a number of questions beyond the technology, such as getting the brokerage professionals to use it, data ownership, sharing information and who "pays". In addition to the technical discussion these are just a few of the issues to be discussed in this session.
11:00AM - 12:15PM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		Systems Integration after a Merger, Acquisition or JV Partnership
In today’s fast economy there is a good chance that the company you work for will acquire a company or be acquired. Whether it is a multinational buying a major firm or two local firms merging, we can expect to see an increase in M&A activity in our industry. It does not take much imagination to understand what is involved from a technology and business process standpoint and how much potential disruption to the firm results. The issues range from phone systems to complex financial integration. This session will feature the best minds on this subject.
11:00AM - 12:15PM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		Software Vendor Forum - Delivering on the Promise!
Back by popular demand, the Software Vendor Forum will address the most pressing issues of the industry. In today’s fast changing market, there are growing concerns that the real estate technology sector is being challenged beyond their capabilities. In a very few short years, the complexity of our business has increased exponentially. Explosive international growth, more complex operating structures, stringent legislative guidelines and changing technologies all contribute to this challenge. Come hear the leading vendors respond to the market concerns.
11:00AM - 12:15PM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Extreme Building Makeover - RETROFITTING Existing Properties
So much of the discussion around Intelligent Buildings has to do with new construction. Although there is a significant amount of new development going on around the world, the majority of global real estate is comprised of existing older buildings. The reality is, much of the Intelligent Building activity over the next 5 years will be centered on the retrofitting of existing commercial and corporate real estate. This session will focus on those strategies and technologies that are designed to make existing projects more contemporary, sophisticated and efficient.
11:00AM - 12:15PM
PROPERTY-TECH- Innovations in PM & FM 		Automating Maintenance – From Work Order to Prevention
There has been a great deal of development in the area of work order automation. It began with text messages to pagers and has evolved into robust web-based platforms that allow tenants to initiate work orders. Now that we are passed this first stage of automation, the logical question is what’s next? There are a great number of processes involved in the maintenance process ranging from personnel analysis all the way to rules based preventative procedures. This session will dig into the full spectrum of building maintenance automation issues.
12:00PM - 1:00PM
E-BROKERAGE – A Discussion on Best Practices 		Research – The Relationship Between In House and Market Sources
The debate about in-house research vs. commercial data has been going on for a very long time. Companies have seen themselves go from total reliance on in-house research teams to utilization of resources such as CoStar and back again. The bottom line is, no matter how much a firm utilizes outside sources, they still collect good data on a daily basis and the question is what to do with it. This session will debate the pros and cons of both strategies as well as hybrid approaches. Research costs to data ownership issues will all be addressed.
1:15PM - 1:45PM
EXHIBIT FLOOR PROGRAM 		2008 "Digie" Awards Presentation
2:00PM - 3:15PM
PROPERTY-TECH- Innovations in PM & FM 		A Look Into the Future of Property/Facility Management
With the advent of sophisticated telecommunications and building technologies the roles of the property, facility and asset manager are poised for dramatic change. Things that used to require a "live" body onsite now have the potential to be automated. The big questions are; what applications can be automated, which can be centralized and in this new world, what is the highest value add for property management? There is no doubt that technology is changing the way we manage our assets and this session will try and provide a look into that future.
2:00PM - 3:15PM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Intelligent Buildings from a Real Estate Executive's Point of View
Whenever you talk about Intelligent Buildings the conversation can quickly move to the subject of technology. While no one will argue that there is a great deal to discuss pertaining to IB technology, there is another subject that in many respects has to come first; business. Technology for technology sake is not enough to justify Intelligent Buildings and that is why it is so critical to understand what the financial and business drivers are. In this session we will hear from Real Estate CEOs and other executives regarding their perspective on NextGen Buildings.
2:00PM - 3:15PM
E-BROKERAGE – A Discussion on Best Practices 		Developing an IT Budget for a Brokerage Company – What Does it Look Like?
For the smaller and mid-size commercial brokerage firm, IT budgets are a fairly new phenomenon. Although most firms have been spending money on technology for quite some time, comprehensive, well thought out budgets with metrics compared to other similar firms is still a new concept. This session will attempt to demystify the IT budget for a brokerage firm. Some of the items to be discussed will be; budget size, categories, prioritization, talking to the "deal guys", executive sponsorship and more. If you are involved in the IT budget process, you will not want to miss this session.
2:00PM - 3:15PM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		Aligning IT Strategy with Business Objectives
Alignment has been discussed a great deal over the last few years; however, it continues to be one of the most important IT topics. When technology is introduced for technology sake, it has less relevance to the business leaders and will result in a tactical reputation inside the company. If IT leadership can better understand the firm’s strategic objectives and align IT projects accordingly, the results will be significant. Larger budgets, greater executive acceptance and increased project success are possible as IT is aligned with business.
2:00PM - 3:15PM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		CRM - A Status Report on Adoption
While CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software solutions have been around for quite some time, integration into the commercial real estate industry has been spotty at best. While everyone believes that CRM should play an important role in a real estate firm, recent decisions reflect a disparity of opinions. The solutions include major providers customizing their products for our industry, boutique solutions being modified by real estate firms as well as completely custom applications. This session will discuss and debate the current status of CRM.
3:45PM - 5:00PM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		Staff...Staff...Staff - How to Build the Optimum Team!
One of the major concerns of today’s IT executive is staffing. Given that in many cases, people resources are the largest expense in a budget, there is a shortage of qualified individuals and there continues to be a need to synchronize business strategy and technology, building a great team continues to be a top priority. Finding candidates, selecting the right individuals, structuring the perfect balance of in-house and outsourced talent, sizing the team and creating growth plans to keep them focused and motivated are just a few of the issues to be discussed.
3:45PM - 5:00PM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		IT Executives Speak...What I Need From The Marketplace?
There is not a vendor in the world who would not be excited to tell you about their products and solutions. Our industry is fortunate to have a good number of vendors committed to good ideas and innovation. However, sometime we are so busy wanting to communicate the virtues of our products that we don't listen to the clients. This session will feature prominent real estate IT executives and they will have the opportunity to speak. Where are the vendors falling short, what they really need and what would cause them to "buy more" will be just a few of the topics discussed.
3:45PM - 5:00PM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		IB Enterprise Software Solutions - What is the Right Choice?
While it is fundamentally easy to understand the individual components of an IB solution; lighting, HVAC, security, etc., the discussion has quickly moved to the concept of an integrated enterprise. It does not take someone long to understand the benefits of having one enterprise that integrates all the pieces. There are numerous companies that contend that their solution should act as the "brains" of the building or the "operating system" to connect the disparate systems. This session will present the various options and strategies for an IB enterprise platform.
3:45PM - 5:00PM
PROPERTY-TECH- Innovations in PM & FM 		Tenant Portals - A Status Report on Adoption!
No one would argue about the fundamental value proposition of implementing a tenant portal. Whether it is for maintenance requests, payment status, document repository or any of the many applications being developed for tenants to communicate with landlords, the idea seems to make sense. Over the last few years firms have struggled with developing vs. buying, waiting for vendors systems to mature and figuring out which applications really make sense. This session will provide an update on how firms are using portals in their firms.
3:45PM - 5:00PM
E-BROKERAGE – A Discussion on Best Practices 		Advanced Marketing Systems – Using Technology to Leverage Impact
Flyers, postcards, marketing packages, newspaper ads, property websites, e-mail blasts, video summaries, multimedia presentations, listing sites, property sign mobile response systems, the list goes on. There is no doubt that marketing of commercial properties continues to be one of the most important aspects of the business. The big question is, where do you put your marketing dollars and what does the perfect electronic marketing strategy look like? This session will focus on the current and emerging trends in next generation property marketing.
Wed 6/11/2008
Time and Track Title and Description
8:30AM - 9:45AM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		Automated Business Solutions - Innovation Spotlight
Automating the business processes of a commercial real estate operation is a daunting task. With so many different types of firms taking quite different approaches the potential for automation is endless. While the major firms cover most of the major application categories, there are a number of new , interesting and innovative applications that are being introduced. Ranging from executive dashboards to creative ways to automate and manage the annual recovery process. This session will provide a fast-moving, eye-opening showcase of some of the most innovative business solutions on the market today.
8:30AM - 9:30AM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Innovation Showcase - In-Building Wireless
Owners are beginning to understand how important having wireless communication is to their tenants and the critical role it plays in the business world. In a tenant survey done last year, wireless communication was listed as the number two requested amenity. This showcase will present an update of the wireless technologies including; voice, data, emergency and others required in today’s built environment.
8:30AM - 9:45AM
LIGHTS OUT - $mart Energy makes $mart Cents 		Developing and Implementing an Energy Conservation Strategy
While everyone knows that energy conservation is important, many real estate firms continue to struggle with what to do. It has only been in the last two years that firms have appointed energy "czars" and they are now chartered with developing and implementing a plan. The last 12 months have brought some real progress and many firms have now begun to really understand what a strategy should look like. This session will review; optimizing existing building operations, deregulated energy procurement, investments, conservation, web-based and enterprise monitoring and training & development.
8:30AM - 9:45AM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		Maintaining Real Estate IT Budgets in Challenging Times
While IT budgets around the world may be growing, there is a reasonable chance that real estate IT budgets in the United States could be in for some tough times. If the sub-prime and credit markets continue to experience trouble the commercial market could follow and IT budgets right behind. At a time when IT budgets should increase, (more efficiency / better information) pressure from executives in challenged real estate firms could result in budget cuts. This session will focus on recognizing the storm and being prepared to survive and even thrive.
8:30AM - 9:15AM
DEBRIEF - Microsoft Solutions Briefing 		The Power of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Join David Jones, Dynamics CRM Business Solutions Executive, as he shows how the newest version of Dynamics CRM can deliver the ultimate in customer relationship management capabilities for real estate IT professionals and gain insight into how this solution can improve your business across sales, service, marketing, and analytics.
10:00AM - 11:00AM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Innovation Showcase - Lighting Systems
Given that 45% of the U.S. daily energy spend is from commercial projects and that lighting makes up a very large portion of that spend, it is easy to understand why so many real estate professionals are interested in better understanding their lighting options. This showcase will focus on the new generation of lighting solutions and controls and the overall relationship with other building systems.
10:15AM - 11:30AM
LIGHTS OUT - $mart Energy makes $mart Cents 		The Corporate Energy Team – IT’s Role!
Not long ago, energy was just another item in a building's budget. Although a major expense it was considered a necessary evil and not much proactive attention was given to it. Within the last 24 months that has changed and energy teams have emerged inside commercial and corporate real estate organizations and IT is included. While each firm is different in their approach and structure, there are some consistent IT themes that resonate. Whether it is connecting energy monitoring devices to the network or analyzing data, IT has a place on the team.
10:15AM - 11:30AM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		Managing Email and Electronic Communications
Back a few years, email was an easy to use and manage technology. Even the most vocal opponents, once they understood the power of the medium adopted quickly. The biggest problem is, they adopted too quickly and our in-boxes became clogged, not only with relevant communications but also with a multitude of junk. This session will address the task of designing an email strategy that deals with issues such as; archiving, storage strategies, managing content, implementing security and training end-users how to manage the volumes of information.
10:15AM - 11:30AM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		Business Intelligence - Identifying Best Practice Adoption
Over the last 12 months Business Intelligence has received a great deal of attention in the more sophisticated sectors of our industry. No one disagrees that being able to "mine" a multitude of data sources to uncover true business intelligence is a high priority goal. However, there are still a great number of real estate business and IT professionals who struggle with why and how to effectively implement BI. This session will attempt to uncover those individuals and firms that truly understand BI and have had success in implementing it in their company.
10:15AM - 11:00AM
DEBRIEF - Microsoft Solutions Briefing 		Enhance Team Collaboration and Accelerate Service Delivery with Microsoft SharePoint
Are your people mired in endless task lists? Are you confident all tasks in the list are accomplished, all necessary parties are aware of program and all information exchanged is accurate? Join us for a discussion on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 and how SPS can help your firm enhance collaboration and accelerate service delivery.
11:45AM - 12:15PM
EXHIBIT FLOOR PROGRAM 		Intelligent Buildings - Innovation Showcase
We've seen unusualy rapid increases in R&D spending for the Intelligent Building sector in the past 12-18 months. As a result, there have been some significant developments which promise to accelerate the development of "plug and play" building automation systems. In this fast and furious session at Centerstage on the exhibit hall floor, we'll showcase a number of these very promising and innovative solutions.
12:30PM - 1:30PM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Innovation Showcase - Security Systems
Given the rising concern over occupant safety, building owners and operators continue to be faced with the need for more sophisticated security systems. With the advancement of IP security technologies, the options are more powerful and comprehensive than ever. This showcase will feature the latest building security technologies as well a discussion on implementing portfolio based strategies.
1:00PM - 1:45PM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		Automated AP and Procurement: Sustainable Best Practices
The terms “Best Practices,” “Sustainable,” “Paperless” and “Green” have all been buzzwords for awhile in today’s rapidly changing real estate industry, and demands brought about by market conditions, economic drivers, accountability requirements, and emphasis on civic and social responsibility are motivating leading real estate companies to consider such initiatives. In this session we will see how one company has overcome such barriers to change by utilizing technology and global shared services in a collaborative partnership. Hear how the partners helped the client firm achieve virtually immediate gains, as an objective within their corporate-wide initiative to establish a green and sustainable culture.
1:00PM - 2:15PM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		Understanding the Total Cost of Implementation – Software vs. Services
When installing software in a commercial real estate firm, one of the major points of discussion is cost and how it breaks down. There is the software and then the all-elusive services. Services can include strategy, analysis, design, conversion, implementation, training, support and more. There used to be a fairly simple formula for determining these costs but as of late, the numbers vary widely. Recent analysis suggests the ratio is 3 to 1. (Services vs Software) This session will outline, discuss and debate the TOTAL cost of software implementation.
1:00PM - 2:15PM
LIGHTS OUT - $mart Energy makes $mart Cents 		Role of Energy in LEED and Energy Star Certification
Even though LEED and Energy Star have reached mainstream conversation, there are still a great number of professionals who don't understand the details of the programs. In addition, there are many different components of these programs that have nothing to do with technology or systems (for example, paper cup types used on construction sites). This session will focus on those areas of these programs that deal specifically with energy monitoring and conservation and the role energy and IT professionals play in LEED and Energy Star.
1:00PM - 2:15PM
DEBRIEF - Microsoft Solutions Briefing 		Virtual Earth: Changing the Landscape
Technology is changing the landscape of the commercial real estate industry. As the residential segment has been revolutionized by the Internet, the commercial market is also poised to take full advantage of the latest technology to fuel sales, better connect with customers, and gain better insight into business information. Featuring innovative uses for aerial and 3D imagery, location-based technology can help commercial firms reach a broader audience and attract new investors by bringing properties to life—virtually. Mapping technology can also help commercial firms gain insight into forecasting, planning, and property management by visualizing inventory, revenue, and planned developments, all in one place.
1:45PM - 2:30PM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		Automated AP, AR and Procurement: Solutions Showcase
In the not too distant past, these topics would have been treated as totally separate subjects. While it is still important to talk about them with specific issues in mind, it is also becoming apparent that they need to be discussed from a holistic perspective. The real estate IT community is quickly adopting an interest in "integration” and is looking to weave together different applications. This session will look at accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement and the opportunities for integration among these business processes.
2:00PM - 3:00PM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Innovation Showcase - HVAC Controls
With energy being at the top of every owner/operator's priority list, the ability to control and manage the energy consumed by HVAC systems is critical. With the advent of IP and advanced control systems, it is now possible to manage these systems with extreme precision. This showcase will highlight the latest in HVAC control systems as well as the integration into the overall enterprise strategy.
2:45PM - 4:00PM
LIGHTS OUT - $mart Energy makes $mart Cents 		Energy Solutions Innovation Showcase
Given that buildings use 45%+ of daily energy resources and it is one of the highest operating expenses, it is no surprise at the amount of new technologies being developed to help measure and manage consumption. With so much new technology being introduced, it is difficult to keep track of the best ideas. Realcomm has traveled the globe in search of the best ideas and the smartest people pertaining to building energy technologies. This showcase will feature the leading innovations in this marketplace and provide a glimpse into the future.
2:45PM - 4:00PM
ALIGN – A Focus on Business & Management 		The Changing Face of IT - Social Networking and Beyond
Long gone are they day of traditional business IT issues being the only thing technology executives had to worry about. It used to be much simpler before this thing called the internet came along. Now it is not unusual for employees to post provocative information on MySpace or Facebook or have blogs that are freewheeling. With all of these new options for communication available: is there a place for social networking in the business world and what are the issues that they are presenting to the enterprise? This session will deal with all of the new emerging issues that are making their way into the business world.
2:45PM - 4:00PM
AUTOMATE - Streamlining our Business Processes 		Leasing / Pipeline / Budgeting - Automating the Entire Process
The "automated leasing" discussion has been going on for 5+ years. It began with complex large leases being automated with macros and basic leases being offered on the web. The last 24 months have seen an increase in activity in this area and major automation firms have begun to see the opportunity in automating the lease process. While some firms are leaning toward market solutions, others are taking on the challenge of customization. This session will debate the prospect of automating the entire process from leasing to pipeline to budget and forecasting.
2:45PM - 3:30PM
DEBRIEF - Microsoft Solutions Briefing 		What's New with Exchange Server 2007
Exchange Server 2007 includes a number of capabilities such as Built-in protection; Anywhere Access to allow you and your employees anywhere access to e-mail, calendaring, and more; and Operational Efficiency advantages to help IT professionals administer, automate, and deploy more efficiently.  Join us for a discussion on What's New with Exchange Server 2007!
3:30PM - 4:30PM
CONNECT – A Forum on Intelligent Buildings 		Innovation Showcase - Intelligent Signage
Over the last five years we have seen a proliferation of intelligent signage in our buildings and this is only the beginning. Now that prices have come down, applications improved and networked capability has expanded, we will continue to see a demand increase in this marketplace. This showcase will feature the leading Intelligent signage technologies as well as business case studies for the solutions.



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